1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Mark VI. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1982 Lincoln Mark VI | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Falcon | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |